Name: Air Fryer Pizza Bombs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits); 8 ounces shredded low-moisture mozzarella; 24 slices pepperoni or 1 cup mini pepperoni; 2 tablespoons pizza sauce (optional); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional); Pinch salt and black pepper

Air Fryer Pizza Bombs

Snack-sized biscuit dough pockets stuffed with mozzarella and pepperoni, brushed with garlic butter and air fried until golden and gooey.

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⏱ 27 mins 🍽 8 servings 🔋 320 kcal

15 mins

Prep Time

12 mins

Cook Time

27 mins

Total Time

🛒 Ingredients

1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (8 large biscuits)
8 ounces shredded low-moisture mozzarella
24 slices pepperoni or 1 cup mini pepperoni
2 tablespoons pizza sauce (optional)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (optional)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Pinch salt and black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Separate 8 biscuits and flatten each into a 4-inch disk with your palm or rolling pin.

Place 1 to 1.5 tablespoons shredded mozzarella in the center of each disk and top with 3 slices of pepperoni. Add 1/2 teaspoon pizza sauce if using.

Gather the dough edges and pinch to seal the filling inside, forming a smooth ball. Place seam-side down.

Mix melted butter with minced garlic and Parmesan. Brush each bomb evenly with the garlic-butter.

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes. Arrange bombs in the basket without crowding.

Air fry at 350°F for 7–9 minutes, then increase to 400°F (205°C) and cook an additional 1–2 minutes until golden and puffed. Watch closely the last 2 minutes.

Let rest 2 minutes before serving. Serve with warmed marinara for dipping.

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Pro Tips

Make-ahead: Freeze assembled bombs (unbuttered) on a tray, then bag for up to 3 months. Cook from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to cook time. Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 350°F for 3–5 minutes. Swap biscuit dough for pizza dough or gluten-free varieties as needed. Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 320 kcal

Protein 12g

Total Fat 18g

Saturated Fat 8g

Carbs 23g

Fiber 1g

Sugar 2g

Sodium 620mg

Cholesterol 45mg

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